This is a raven…
…and this is a crow.
Both the crow and the raven are tough, ruthless birds.

They're a common sight in the countryside and woods around the UK.
But they've also learned to live in towns and cities – and they've even adapted to living around people!
If you've ever put bread down in a park or garden for birds to eat, and a great big black bird comes down to tuck in, the chances are you've looking at a crow or raven.
Maybe you've seen a huge, sleek black bird on the motorway dodging traffic trying to scavenge a squashed hedgehog.

There's a good chance that's a raven or a crow.
But what are the differences between the two?

Well, the most obvious is size. The crow is only about the size of a large pigeon!
Yet the glossy, blue tinted raven can be three times bigger than the crow.

Although sometimes, a small raven can look very similar to a large crow, which is confusing!
The crow on the right has a straight beak. It eats small prey like worms, insects and eggs.

Whereas the raven has a thicker, heavier beak which is more rounded at the bottom than the crow's.
It uses that sharp beak to tear into rabbits, ducks and even young lambs.
The crow on the right has fan-shaped tail feathers, but the raven's are wedge-shaped and come to a point in the centre.
The crow's wingspan is 30cm across – but the raven's can be as big as 90cm – three times bigger!
So next time you see a big black bird in your back garden, you should be able to spot the difference.